How to Add TSA PreCheck to Southwest

How do I add my TSA PreCheck to Southwest?

Click on the “Login” button in the top-right corner of Southwest’s homepage. Type in your account number or username and password to enter the site. If you don’t have an account with Southwest, set one up by clicking the “Enroll” button.

Click on the “Security” button in the “My Preferences” section. Click on the “My Account” button in the upper right corner, which brings up multiple sections: “My Rapid Rewards,” “My Trips,” and “My Preferences.” Scroll down to the “My Preferences” section and click on “Security,” which has a symbol of a lock right next to it.

Add your Known Traveler Number (KTN) in the corresponding field. The “Known Traveler Number” field is between the boxes for “Preferred First Name” and “Redress Number,” toward the top of the page. Click the yellow “Save” button, and you should be good to go! Your KTN is the alphanumeric number ID that you receive after applying for TSA PreCheck. It usually starts with the letters “TT.” If you’re a member of TSA Global Entry, you’ll receive a PASSID, a 9-digit number that can be used interchangeably as a KTN. This ID usually starts with the numbers “15,” “98,” and “99.” Southwest states that adding your KTN to your profile will automatically add your KTN to future bookings. However, TSA officially suggests manually adding your KTN to every flight reservation that you book. Edward Hasbrouck Edward Hasbrouck, Travel Expert TSA PreCheck lets verified travelers bypass airport headaches. Enrolling saves precious minutes through faster security lanes where you can keep shoes and laptops stowed. Savvy passengers explore all such services beforehand, understand requirements, and complete necessary steps proactively. Check your airport for PreCheck eligibility, register missing info online, and know guidelines for permitted items. Staying informed and acting early makes transit less taxing for everyone. Travel smarter by preparing today.

How can you add TSA PreCheck to an existing reservation?

Add your KTN through the “Add Secure Traveler Information” webpage. Type in the confirmation number for your flight, along with the first and last name that you used for your flight reservation. From there, you can add your KTN to your previously booked flight. You can get started here: https://www.southwest.com/air/manage-reservation/index.html?page=ADD-SECURE-TRAVELER-INFORMATION.

How can you add TSA PreCheck to a new reservation?

Type in your KTN on the “Who’s Flying” page. After confirming the price for your flight, the Southwest website will redirect you to the “Purchase” page, which has “Enter Traveler Info” and “Who’s Flying” as headers on the page. Type in your full name and date of birth in the provided fields, and list your KTN in the “Known Traveler #” field.

How do I know if TSA PreCheck was added successfully?

Look for a special label in the top-left corner of your boarding pass. Look above your printed name on the boarding pass, directly beneath where “Southwest Airlines” is printed. You should see “TSA PRE” printed on your ticket, written in all caps. On a mobile boarding pass, you should see “TSA Pre” along with a green checkmark in the top right corner of the QR code.

Why am I not getting TSA PreCheck to Southwest?

Your KTN, birthdate, and name might not match what the TSA has on file. If your information is even slightly different from your TSA PreCheck or TSA Global Entry registration, the PreCheck label won’t show up on your boarding pass.

You entered your KTN in the wrong field. Most webpages have at least 2 boxes: Redress Number and Known Traveler Number. If you enter your KTN in the “Redress Number” section, your PreCheck status won’t show up on your boarding pass. Redress numbers have to do with TSA’s “Secure Flight” prescreening program, so they aren’t interchangeable with your KTN.

Your TSA PreCheck or TSA Global Entry membership expired. Both PreCheck and Global Entry memberships last 5 years. If you haven’t renewed your membership, you won’t qualify for PreCheck on future flights. Visit this site to renew your PreCheck membership: https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/workflows?servicecode=1111KF&service=renewal Click here to renew your Global Entry status: https://ttp.dhs.gov

How do I find my KTN?

Check through the TSA’s enrollment website. Provide all the requested information, including your birthdate, first name, surname, email, and phone number. You can find their website here: https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/workflows?workflow=service-status&servicecode=11115V Click here to double-check your PASSID: https://ttp.cbp.dhs.gov/